Meat Animals: Production, Disposition, and Income, 2011 Summary

摘要

Monthly sheep and lamb prices were discontinued after September 2011 prices were published. Production, Disposition, and Income estimates for sheep and lambs were discontinued after the 2011 publication. Beginning with December 2010, State level sow, barrow & gilt, and all hog prices were discontinued. For the 2011 marketing year, sow, barrow & gilt, and all hog prices were calculated based on data provided by United States Department of Agricultures Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). Five regions based on comparable prices were established for hogs and pigs. A price was derived for each region. United States level prices published for the 2011 hogs and pigs marketing year was based on individual AMS state prices. Beginning with January 2011, State level cows, calves, steers & heifers, and beef cattle prices were discontinued. For the 2011 marketing year, cows, calves, steers & heifers, and beef cattle prices were calculated based on data provided by United States Department of Agricultures Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). Four regions based on comparable prices were established for cattle and calves. A price was derived for each region. United States level prices published for the 2011 cattle and calves marketing year was based on individual AMS state prices.